Indianapolis Recorder, Indianapolis, Marion County, 26 September 2003 — Page 2

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THE INDIANAPOLIS RECORDER

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2003

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Martina Jackson is 2003 Ms. Circle City Classic

Governor O’Bannon Remembered

North Central High School student Martina Jackson (center) was crowned the 2003 Miss Circle City Classic Queen. Krystle Roberts (right) of Perry Meridian High School was first runnerup and Amber Thomas, also of North Central, earned the second runner-up position. (Photo/C. Guynn)

Staff Report Martina Andrea Jackson, a North Central High School senior, was crowned the 2003 Ms. CocaCola Circle City Classic at the 18th annual Classic Coronation Sunday before a large, enthusiastic crowd at the Indiana Roof Ballroom. Jackson was one of 26 contestants, from 11 high schools, who participated in this annual Classic event w hich honors and recognizes young African-American women for their academic achievement, community involvement and their

desire to excel. The newly crowned Ms. Circle City Classic will be joined by her court which consists of first run-ner-up Krystal Lee Roberts, a Perry Meridian High School senior, and second runner-up Amber Thomas, a senior at North Central. Jackson will reign over various Coca-Cola Circle City Classic events, including the Black College Fair and the Coaches Luncheon. She, her court and the other participants will ride in Oct 4 Circle City Classic Parade. J ackson will present trophies to

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the winning team and winning marching band at next Saturday’s 20th Circle City Classic in the RCA Dome. Joining Jackson, Roberts and Thomas as finalists were: Courtney Meggs, Bishop Chatard High School. Jocelyn Jackson, North Central High School. Ashle Morrow, North Central High School. Patrise Tyson, North Central High School. Whitney Davis, Anderson High School. Safia Dixon, Anderson High School. Jana Hopson, Ben Davis High School. The other participants in this year’s coronation were: Dominique Love, Anderson Highland High School. Whitney Walker, Anderson Highland High School. Danielle Johnson, Arlington High School. Tiffany Weeden, Arlington High School. Brandie Wright, Arlington High Sichool. Latisha McMichel, Arsenal Technical High School. Rachel Demmons, Ben Davis High School. Candice Gray, Ben Davis High School. Kristin Johnson, Ben Davis High School. MarisaScarborough, Ben Davis High School. Jamila Lee-Johnson, Emerson School for the Visual and Performing Arts in Gary. Kellye Winbush, Lawrence North High School. Kei’ona Cox, North Central High School. Della Smith, North Central High School. Dominique Davis, Warren Central High School. Danita Slack, Warren Central High School. The 18th annual event was hosted for the 15th year by Recorder columnist and WDNI-TV/ Channel 65 host Amos Brown and WRTV/Channel 6 medical reporter Stacia Matthews.

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A large crowd of citizens, clergy and federal, state and local government officials gathered near the west steps of the Indiana Statehouse Friday to celebrate the life of Governor Frank O'Bannon, who died Sept. 13 after suffering from a massive stroke. Another service was held the following day In his hometown of Corydon.

Joe Kernan, O'Bannon's successor, offered personal reflections and described the late governor as the true example of what a Hoosier should be.

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Former Indiana Governor Robert D. Orr, 85, was one of several public officials who served with O'Bannon during his days as a state senator in the 1970s and 80s. Former governors Edgar Whitcomb, Otis R. Bowen, and (now U.S. Senator) Evan Bayh also appeared at the memorial service. (Photos/C. Guynn)

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The Indianapolis Branch of the NAACP sponsored a forum in which candidates for local office were invited to discuss various Issues. Recorder columnist Amos Brown (seated) and Roderick Bohannon, president of the local NAACP spoke with city-county council members (left to right) Ron Gibson, Lonnell "King Ro" Conley, Rozelle Boyd and Joann Sanders. (Photo/C. Guynn)

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